🛑 Suspect Apprehended
- Vance Luther Boelter has been captured in Minnesota late Sunday following a massive two-day manhunt
- The arrest took place near Green Isle, close to his farm, with his vehicle found and linked evidence retrieved
- Authorities say this was likely a lone wolf attack, with no evidence yet of accomplices .
⚖️ Charges and Evidence
- Boelter faces two counts of second-degree murder (for killing Rep. Hortman and her husband) and two counts of attempted murder (for shooting Sen. Hoffman and his wife)
- Investigators found in his vehicle a manifesto and a hit list targeting around 70 individuals, mainly Democratic lawmakers and abortion providers
💔 Victims’ Conditions & Statements
- Yvette Hoffman shared via Sen. Amy Klobuchar that both she and John survived multiple gunshot wounds—he took 9 bullets, she took 8—and are extremely fortunate to be alive, though they’re “gutted and devastated” by the Hortmans’ deaths
- The community’s grief is profound—Gov. Walz calling it “the face of evil,” and bipartisan leaders condemning the violence as an attack on democracy .
🔍 What’s Next
- Formal charges will move forward in Hennepin County, with potential federal implications as investigators explore extremist motives .
- The Hoffmans’ recovery continues—John and Yvette are out of surgery, but it’s early and the road ahead will be long
- A full review of Boelter’s writings, ideological influences, and potential threats to others is underway, shaping policy and public safety responses
🔦 Bottom Line
The suspect is in custody, removing the immediate threat—but what he planned and left behind raises bigger alarms: a carefully plotted, politically driven attack on democracy. Now begins the hard part: legal reckoning, healing for survivors, and reforms to protect those we elect and the society we hold dear.
🔍 Manhunt Update
- Authorities continue a massive search operation in Sibley County—especially around Faxon Township—after discovering Boelter’s vehicle and hat there. An emergency alert was issued, and homes are being checked as a precaution.
- The FBI has added Vance Luther Boelter, 57, to its Most Wanted list and is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
🧍 Who We’re Looking For
- Described as a white male, 6’1″, ~220 lbs, was wearing a cowboy-style hat, and previously disguised as a police officer—including latex mask, uniform, and faux squad vehicle
- Known to be armed and dangerous, Boelter is believed to have traveled within the Midwest, and there are concerns he could attempt to flee to Canada.
📝 Evidence & Motive
- In his abandoned car, investigators recovered a manifesto listing ~70 targets, including abortion-rights advocates, reproductive health clinics, and political figures such as Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar.
- Items connected to the “No Kings” protest were also found—suggesting broader extremist or anti-establishment leanings
👥 Victims & Survivor Conditions
- Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL), 55, and her husband, Mark, were killed at their Brooklyn Park home early Saturday
- Sen. John Hoffman (DFL), 60, and his wife, Yvette, were shot in Champlin but underwent surgery and are recovering; Yvette heroically shielded their daughter
- A relative described the attack as “an absolute vile piece of shit dressed as a cop…” recounting Yvette shielding their child
🛑 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Response
- Residents across Minnesota—especially in Sibley and surrounding counties—are urged to stay alert, lock doors, and verify any police presence by ensuring at least two officers are present
- Multiple levels of law enforcement—local, state, FBI—are coordinating efforts, and alerts are being sent to border patrol in case Boelter attempts to cross out of state
🧭 What to Watch Next
- Any confirmed location or arrest of Boelter
- Updates on the Hoffmans’ recovery and their condition
- Details on whether anyone assisted him or how far he may have traveled
- Changes in security protocols around elected officials, spearheaded by leaders like Amy Klobuchar and federal representatives
This is still a fluid and active situation—the suspect remains on the loose. I’m monitoring all major outlets and local authorities and will pass along anything solid and new, fast.





